Politics is a very cruel occupation as Mr Mbeki has found out with a shock. But through all the upheaval of the last few weeks I think he deserves our thanks and appreciation for what he did for South Africa.
Yes, I agree that he made a lot of mistakes. This has been accentuated in the media to the extreme. But until now we have failed to thank him for what he did right and the manner in which he served us.
During the whole of his tenure he always represented us with dignity. He was a true statesman and never did we need to feel ashamed of him.
Secondly I think that he gave 100% commitment and energy to promote the interests of Africa in general and South Africa in particular. He worked hard under difficult circumstances. In many instances he took the wrong option, but he did it out of conviction and in the believe that it was the right thing to do.
For the mistakes he made, it is unfortunate but human.
President, we honour you for what you did for this country and we respect you for the dignity with which you did your duty. We thank you for all the years that you have given your life for the people of South Africa. We sincerely hope that, who ever may replace you in due course, will be able to live-up to the standard you have set.
J.C.Grobler.
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